Description

Gilded blackstone is a decorative stone block found in nether regions that features veins of embedded gold. It has a dark rough texture with logical golden flecks that make it look like a valuable ore rich rock rather than a pure ore. In survival you can mine gilded blackstone to obtain gold nuggets which are useful for crafting gold related items or for trading in some server economies. The block is often used in nether themed builds to suggest wealth buried in the dark harsh landscape and it pairs well with basalt blackstone and other nether materials. Builders place it in pathways and in decorative walls to add contrast and a hint of treasure to an otherwise gloomy environment. The block does not smelt like ore but it adds a nice visual accent and an occasional resource reward for exploring nether biomes. Because it is found in the nether it helps make the dimension feel richer with resources that are unique to that region and it gives players more reasons to explore more dangerous terrain.

What is Gilded Blackstone?

Gilded blackstone is a naturally occurring nether block that contains gold nuggets when mined. It serves both as a resource and as a decorative building material with a dark rock and gold fleck aesthetic.

Where to find Gilded Blackstone

You find gilded blackstone in nether biomes especially in basalt deltas and near lava lakes where blackstone variants are common. It appears as patches in the nether terrain and is part of the natural generation in those harsh regions.

How to get Gilded Blackstone

Mine gilded blackstone with a pickaxe to collect the block and to yield gold nuggets. It is best mined with a decent pickaxe to collect the drops and to avoid losing the resource. In creative mode you can select the block directly from the inventory for decorative purposes.

Release Information

First introduced: Added with nether update content

Give Command

give @p minecraft:gilded_blackstone 64
Copy this command to get Gilded Blackstone in your Minecraft world

How to use Gilded Blackstone

Use gilded blackstone to create dramatic nether themed builds and to add golden highlights to pathways and walls. It also serves as a source of gold nuggets which are handy for some crafting recipes and as trade items. Combine with blackstone and basalt for a cohesive nether style appearance.

Recipes for Gilded Blackstone

This item cannot be crafted.